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Toona
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Im hitting my pvc rail right now and its too hot to water it. Anybody know if surf or ski wax will do the job. I know surf wax adds grip to surfboards but what about rails?
Feb 26 2022 3:06PM
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Jems
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- Deodorant
- Ski wax (DO NOT USE SURF WAX)
- Pam
- Olive oil
- Beans
- Etc
Feb 26 2022 3:11PM
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Toona
Posts: 106 - Karma: 1,406
Jems- Deodorant
- Ski wax (DO NOT USE SURF WAX)
- Pam
- Olive oil
- Beans
- Etc


thanks, haha i knew surf wax was probably a little out there
Feb 26 2022 3:12PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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Toonathanks, haha i knew surf wax was probably a little out there

Surf wax is made to give you grip, not make it more slippery. We always just rubbed a block of cheap ski wax on the rail and also underfoot on the skis, it works perfectly
Feb 26 2022 3:24PM
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KCoCM
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spaying it with pam will make it slicker than you know what
Feb 26 2022 3:29PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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KCoCMspaying it with pam will make it slicker than you know what


But how long does the pam last?
Feb 26 2022 3:29PM
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Toona
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ReturnToMonkeyBut how long does the pam last?


Idk about the pam but i just tried this olive oil spray and it works great
Feb 26 2022 3:31PM
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KCoCM
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ReturnToMonkeyBut how long does the pam last?

not long especially since you’re never ready for it, slip out, and wipe most of it off on your clothes
Feb 26 2022 3:33PM
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jompcock
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I've never experienced a sticky pvc rail. Your edges might just be way too sharp.
Feb 26 2022 6:23PM
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Toona
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jompcockI've never experienced a sticky pvc rail. Your edges might just be way too sharp.


My edges are detuned but my buddy was hitting it with w/o a detune so the rail got a little shredded
Feb 26 2022 6:36PM
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KCoCM
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ToonaMy edges are detuned but my buddy was hitting it with w/o a detune so the rail got a little shredded

so annoying this happened to me all of last winter but with strangers cuz my setup was in a public park
Feb 26 2022 7:06PM
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nmwninjart
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Would skate wax also work?
Feb 26 2022 7:14PM
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goatmaster
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Chap stick works also it just takes alot of it. But if its is the only thing you got than it does work.
Feb 26 2022 7:21PM
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Icant_kfed
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Believe it or not splooge works great too
Feb 26 2022 8:32PM
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mrk127
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ToonaMy edges are detuned but my buddy was hitting it with w/o a detune so the rail got a little shredded


I’ve never found wax very effective on pvc, at least with the wax I’ve tried on my pvc.

OP if your pvc is shredded, try sanding it and then polishing with something like an abrasive Scotch Brite pad. I tune my pvc up a couple times a year and it keeps them sliding good.
Feb 26 2022 8:50PM
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brownetown
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Try dish soap big chief
Feb 26 2022 10:28PM
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Casey
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You can buy a big ass brick of parofen wax at the grocery store for like 3 bucks. People cook with it or whatever but it’s awesome skate wax. Mainly people just add dyes and shape that stuff to make expensive skate wax. NOT FOR SKI BASES
Feb 26 2022 11:01PM
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TreeJam
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nmwninjartWould skate wax also work?


Yeah it works
Feb 27 2022 9:58PM
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NoahsArk
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ToonaIm hitting my pvc rail right now and its too hot to water it. Anybody know if surf or ski wax will do the job. I know surf wax adds grip to surfboards but what about rails?


Cum works in my experience
Feb 27 2022 11:58PM
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Zeaton
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Super glue
Feb 28 2022 10:40AM
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IHatePedophiles
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Cum
Feb 28 2022 1:31PM
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theabortionator
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Check your edges. Pvc should be pretty fast with minimal water even. Edged might need a detune underfoot.
Feb 28 2022 1:35PM
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